Print Solutions
Arc has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED printer for its Dartford, Kent site.
This wide format printer was designed just down the road, in Broadstairs, Kent, at Fujifilm’s Wide Format Inkjet headquarters. The inks that power the printer are designed and produced at the same site, and the inkjet technology and ink in combination are enabling Arc to deliver a combination of print quality, versatility, and faster turnaround times. The installation marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing a strategic advantage in the highly competitive UK print market.
The investment has provided Arc with the tools to significantly expand its printing capabilities. The machine’s hybrid technology allows for high quality printing on both rigid and flexible media and is an ideal solution for the company’s broad range of applications, which include: printed packaging solutions; fabric printing; graphic design; retail displays and banners; digital printing services; and event tradeshows graphics.
Darren Moorhouse, head of sales EMEA, commented: ‘We pride ourselves on delivering world class products with high quality and bespoke print solutions for branding and signage applications. The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED has given us the ability to take on more jobs than ever. It prints remarkably high quality on both rigid and flexible media, and thanks to its LED curing technology, it has massively increased our throughput and transformed our business, all while lowering our energy consumption.’
Printing at speeds of up to 315 m² per hour and delivering a print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, the Acuity combines ultra high quality and a competitive return on investment.
Sustainability has always been a cornerstone of Arc’s business strategy, and this investment aligns perfectly with its environmental goals. It is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has already achieved carbon measured accreditation and ISO certification for environmental management. The Acuity further supports this mission, allowing the company to reduce its energy consumption and chemical use while maintaining high production volumes.
Ross Snell, vice president EMEA, commented: ‘The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED perfectly aligns with our company's mission to deliver fast turnaround times while minimising our environmental impact. The hybrid capabilities allow us to do more in-house, which significantly reduces outsourcing and the associated emissions. It has been a game changer for us in terms of efficiency and sustainability.’
It also perfectly aligns with the company’s mission to deliver fast turnaround times while minimising its environmental impact. For example, it is involved with a Print & Plant initiative, in partnership with the non profit organisation One Tree Planted. Print & Plant is a reforestation effort based on the volume of paper its clients print – whereby one tree gets planted for every 833 sheets.
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